| Regimental number | 742 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Address | 19 Munro Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs H.J. Smart, 19 Munro Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Member for 12 months of Myrtleford Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | 27 August 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Other details | Discharged from the AIF; did not embark from Australia. |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as McFARLAND . See 3980 William John McPARTLAN for second period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McPARTLAN William John |